US Bridges

Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI South Hrr CO 24 · Structure no. 00000000017A323

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHar CO Rt 50/76
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.20 MI South Hrr CO 24
RouteCounty Highway 5076
Coordinates39.29736, -80.2776
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2019)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Har CO Rt 50/76 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.